Diego Tinoco: 11 facts about the On My Block star you probably didn’t know

1. Everything you need to know about Diego Tinoco

Diego Tinoco is quickly becoming one of Hollywood’s most loved young heartthrobs. In 2018, he won over millions of fans with his starring role as Cesar Diaz in On My Block. However, the talented actor has also featured in multiple other projects. Get to know Diego here. [Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic via Getty Images]

2. How old is Diego Tinoco?

Diego Tinoco was born in 1997. His birthday is November 25th. He is 25 years old. [Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage via Getty Images]

3. How tall is Diego Tinoco?

Diego Tinoco is around 5 feet 7 inches tall, which is roughly 1.70 metres, in case you were wondering! [JC Olivera/Getty Images]

4. What is Diego Tinoco’s star sign?

Diego Tinoco is a late November baby, which makes him him a Sagittarius on the zodiac chart. [Amanda Edwards/Getty Images]

5. Where is Diego Tinoco from?

Diego Tinoco is from the US. He grew up in Corona, California, with his mother, father and brother. He is now based in LA for his acting work. [Shannon Finney/Getty Images]

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6. Who plays Cesar Diaz in On My Block?

Diego Tinoco is the actor who played Cesar Diaz in ‘On My Block' on Netflix. Diego is a loveable teenager who gets blackmailed into gang life. At the beginning of the series he is in a relationship with Monse and their relationship goes through several phases over the four seasons of the show. Cesar was Diego’s breakthrough moment, and his first major TV leading role. [Photo via Netflix]

7. Diego Tinoco had a guest role in Teen Wolf season 6

Before starring in ‘On My Block’, Diego Tinoco had a guest role in Teen Wolf in 2016. The actor played the part of Mateo in season 6, episode 1. [MTV]

8. What movies has Diego Tinoco starred in?

Diego Tinoco has currently starred in two short films: ‘Drizzle of Hope’ and ‘Welcome to Valhalla’. On the big screen, he portrayed Tybalt in 2021's R#J and Phoenix Nero in Knights of the Zodiac. In March 2023, it was revealed that Diego would star in Bad Hombres opposite Luke Hemsworth and Tyrese Gibson. [Netflix]

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9. What is Diego Tinoco’s ethnicity?

Diego Tinoco is Latinx. His father is Mexican and his mother is American of Colombian and Ecuadorian descent. He moved to Los Angeles when he was 8 years old alongside his mother, grandmother and brothers. [Instagram]

10. Who is Diego Tinoco dating?

Diego Tinoco currently appears to be single. However, he could be dating someone in private. Shortly after 'On My Block’ aired, fans speculated that he and his on-screen girlfriend Sierra Capri were in a relationship but they are just good friends. [Kevin Mazur/Getty Images]

11. What is Diego Tinoco’s net worth?

It's unclear exactly when Diego Tinoco's net worth actually is, as many sources online aren't accurate. It was reported that Diego and his On My Block co-stars negotiated considerable raises for their pay-per-episode fees on the Netflix series following the success of seasons 1 and 2. Diego reportedly earned $20,000 per-episode, before being bumped up to $65,000 per-episode. All of that will have contributed to his overall net worth. [Greg Doherty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images]